Henrique Capriles has run for the Venezuelan presidency twice and came close to defeating Chavismo at the polls. Six months into a U.S.-engineered power transition in Caracas, he views Washington differently than others. While U.S. President Donald Trump’s tone toward interim President Delcy Rodríguez swung from threats to praise, Capriles has learned not to take […]
As the 2026 election draws near, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, alongside Attorney General Brenna Bird, has launched a new focus on tackling Medicaid fraud in the state. This announcement has caught many by surprise, particularly those familiar with the Medicaid system and its issues. The Iowa Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is tasked with investigating abuse, […]
Democracy Dies in Darkness States with fewer childcare rules generally see a smaller gap between the number of children people desire to have and the number they ultimately have. This finding suggests a potential link between childcare policies and fertility outcomes. On July 28, 2026, a study published at 12:05 p.m. EDT, examined this relationship. […]
Republican voters in South Dakota are set to return to the polls on Tuesday for a gubernatorial primary runoff. The contest is between Governor Larry Rhoden and businessman Toby Doeden. Neither candidate achieved the required majority in the initial primary on June 2, leading to this critical runoff. Rhoden, who assumed the governorship after Kristi […]
LIMA, Peru — Keiko Fujimori, leader of Peru’s major political party, has taken office as the nation’s president after winning the June runoff by a narrow margin. Her victory marks a shift towards conservative leadership in South America. Fujimori, a four-time presidential contender, aims to reduce crime and boost economic growth amidst Peru’s turbulent political […]
John Mellencamp, a well-known musician, has openly criticized President Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” This change was addressed during Mellencamp’s performances on his “Dancing Words Tour.” In concerts held in New York and New Jersey, Mellencamp interrupted his song “Pink Houses” to express his disapproval. At a […]
Approval Rating Declines After Controversial Term The United States Supreme Court’s approval rating experienced a significant drop among Republicans, as reported in a new Gallup poll. This comes after a term filled with several divisive rulings concerning former President Donald Trump. Public trust in the Supreme Court has been declining over recent years. More Americans […]
Internet Explorer 11 is not supported. For a better experience, use a different browser when visiting our site. Last update: 2:57 PM ET. Republican Governor Runoff Polls begin closing at 8:00 PM ET. Below are the current statistics for key candidates: Larry Rhoden (Incumbent): 0 votes, 0.0% Toby Doeden: 0 votes, 0.0% The expected total […]
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is pressing Senator Mitch McConnell to prove he remains capable of serving in the U.S. Senate. Beshear demands McConnell directly address the people of Kentucky or step down. “As Governor of the state you serve, I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide […]
Trump Comments on Graham’s Phone Number Incident President Trump recalled a rocky start to his relationship with Senator Lindsey Graham during their 2016 presidential campaign. Trump mentioned that he shared Graham’s personal cell phone number with a large audience after Graham made a disparaging remark about him. As a consequence, Graham’s phone was inundated with […]